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You know how to do the craft. Now learn how to run the business.


From "Just Getting Started" to the whole "Bag o' Chips", Unconventional Guide to Freelancing is delivered to your Inbox in your choice of three levels of awesomeness.

Choose Your Preferred Freelancing Package:


  • Bag O' Chips

    For experienced service providers who are ready to rock out their business, and want support over time.

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    • The Monster PDF Guide. 22,000+ words reflecting 100 collective years of experience from Charlie Gilkey and half a dozen battle-tested freelancers.
    • 5 audio interviews with successful freelancers. You'll learn about setting up your biz, how to get over the “fear of selling”, and much more. The interviews are also available as transcripts if you'd rather read than listen.
    • Agreements, Contracts, & Policies Checklist. Keep this handy when taking on new projects. It will also help with defining the scope of your projects and ensuring an active workload.
    • Key Lessons + Recommended Resources. A quick-start kickstart: what you need to know right away, and where you can go to learn more when you're ready.
    • PLUS! Three one-hour follow-up calls with Charlie Gilkey (one per month) where you can get group coaching and ask questions. Calls will be recorded and available for download if you can't be there live.

    Click here to rock out your freelancing biz for $129.

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  • Go the Distance

    The complete set of interviews and transcripts, if you just want to have the reference library and don't need the monthly calls.

    Our most popular package.

    • The Monster PDF Guide. 22,000+ words reflecting 100 collective years of experience from Charlie Gilkey and half a dozen battle-tested freelancers.
    • 5 audio interviews with successful freelancers. You'll learn about setting up your biz, how to get over the “fear of selling”, and much more. The interviews are also available as transcripts if you'd rather read than listen.
    • Agreements, Contracts, & Policies Checklist. Keep this handy when taking on new projects. It will also help with defining the scope of your projects and ensuring an active workload.
    • Key Lessons + Recommended Resources. A quick-start kickstart: what you need to know right away, and where you can go to learn more when you're ready.

    Click here to rock out your freelancing biz for $79.

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  • Just Getting Started

    Interested in freelancing career, but not ready to make a full commitment?

    This package is for you.

    • The Monster PDF Guide. 22,000+ words reflecting 100 collective years of experience from Charlie Gilkey and half a dozen battle-tested freelancers.
    • 3 audio interviews with successful freelancers. You'll learn about setting up your biz, how to get over the “fear of selling”, and much more. The interviews are also available as transcripts if you'd rather read than listen.
    • Key Lessons + Recommended Resources A quick-start kickstart: what you need to know right away, and where you can go to learn more when you're ready.

    Click here to rock out your junior freelancing biz for $58.

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